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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Food Safety
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-830-5978
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Crisis:
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1-807-468-7109
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Fax:
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807-468-4970
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Thomas Nabb - Environmental Health Manager
807-468-3147 * tnabb@nwhu.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides routine food premise inspections, including street food vending cartsInvestigates all complaints against food premises and food related issuesInvestigates food-borne illnesses and outbreaksCarries out food recallsOffers food handler training coursesOffers advice to new and renovated food premise operators and provides initial inspectionIssues Special Occasions Food PermitsProvides Food Safety educational resources including proper handwashing techniquesWorks on various initiatives including:- Area municipalities and community groups
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- Thunder Bay Public Health Laboratory
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Fees:
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Program - Food Handler Certification
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Application:
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Food Handler Training Courses
- Requires prepayment and completed registration
- Information available online or at office
Special Occasions Food Permits
- Required by all vendors selling food at locations not routinely inspected and approved by Health Unit
- Requires submission of completed application available online or at office no later than 7 days prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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12/27/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141995
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